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JUST THE TWO OF US

Is paying for a coach worth it? And is it for everyone, or just fast runners? We asked Tina Chantrey to find out

Tina Chantrey

Women have an uncanny way of supporting everyone else, before themselves. And worse, of praising others for their achievements (especially children), yet not recognising their own. This can often lead many women to believe they are not good enough, especially when it comes to running. Not good enough to join a club. To run faster. To be better.

This is where a coach can transform your running experience and set your confidence on fire.

“For many women, the club system doesn’t work, perhaps due to work or family commitments,” says Ben Noad, ex-GB international runner and coach from Soar Running (soarrunning.com). “Some ladies don’t feel comfortable joining a club, as they believe they’re not good enough, or they want to train at lunchtime so their evenings are free to concentrate on family. This is where a coach can help.”

About Women’s Running

With the festive season approaching, life is about to get busy. That’s why, this issue, we’re helping you ensure you keep up your running over the festive period with our Christmas Survival Guide, including a four-week training plan, achievable no matter how busy your schedule. Wellness is at the centre of the issue: you’ll find information from our resident GP on how to ensure you’re getting enough iron in your diet as a female runner – and spot the warning signs of a deficiency – as well as essential advice on running through pregnancy from coach Laura Fountain, as she looks at why it’s so essential for pregnant runners to listen to their bodies and focus on their own individual journeys. If you’re finding it difficult at the moment to concentrate on – and look after – yourself a little bit more, then don’t miss cover star Karen Lewing’s story; find out how she transformed her life – and her wellbeing – when she did just that. And if that’s enough to encourage you to make more time for you – and your running – next year, don’t miss contributing editor Tina Chantrey’s feature on the benefits of paid-for coaching…2018 might just be the year you take your running to the next level.